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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,006.91, 795,185.32 and 214,291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,006.91, 795,185.32 and 214,291.59 is: 321,508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,006.91 : 795,185.32 = 214,291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,006.91/795,185.32 = 214,291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,006.91x = 795,185.32 × 214,291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,006.91x = 170,401,523,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,401,523,451.58/530,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,508.12

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